Team-BHP reports
that the seventh-gen BMW 5-Series (G30), which was launched in June 2017, is
now available with the M Sport trim for the petrol variant. The BMW 530i M
Sport will be sold alongside the entry-level 530i Sportline trim.
The BMW 530i M
Sport variant features the M Sport package that has been until now reserved for
the 530d model. It features a sportier front bumper with a larger air intake
and a dual-tone rear bumper with rectangular exhaust tips. The sportier-looking
model even features adaptive LED headlights, LED fog lamps, and 18-inch M alloy
rims.
The interior of the
BMW 530i M Sport features Aluminium Rhombicle trim with Pearl Chrome
highlights, sports seats draped in Dakota leather upholstery, dual-zone
automatic climate control, 12.3-inch multi-information instrument display, and
a touchscreen infotainment unit that supports BMW Apps, gesture control,
satellite-aided navigation and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The equipment list
of the new model even includes BMW Display Key, Remote Control Parking, Park
Assistant Plus with 360-degree camera, Comfort Access System and wireless
charging.
Powering the BMW
530i M Sport is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that
produces a maximum power of 248 bhp at 5,200 rpm and a peak torque of 350 Nm at
1,450-4,800 rpm. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission
that offers steering-mounted gearshift paddles.
The BMW 530i M
Sport has gone on sale in four colour options - Alpine White, Black Sapphire,
Mediterranean Blue and Bluestone. Currently, the BMW 530i Sport Line is priced
at INR 53.80 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The M Sport trim is expected to
command a premium of over INR 4 lakh.
